ELC 023: Why You Should Show Your Work

Conversation with Jane Bozarth

In this conversation with Jane Bozarth, PhD., we talk about the benefits of showing your work to the individual, one’s colleagues and the organization.

Jane relates many ‘show your work’ stories that will inspire you to adopt this mindset. By the end, you’ll understand why showing your work is one of the most effective strategies for working and living.

Jane Bozarth is the eLearning Coordinator for the North Carolina Office of State Personnel. She is the author of many books, including Show Your Work. Jane also serves as one of the moderators of the popular weekly Twitter event #lrnchat,

WE DISCUSS:

How ‘Show Your Work’ turned into a book

Difference between tacit and explicit knowledge

Benefits to employees, colleagues and the organization of showing one’s work

Dealing with privacy and proprietary concerns

How to think about tools for showing your work

Metacognition: how showing your work can make you more aware of your mental processes

Why experts are a dying breed

What motivates people to share and show what they know

Common mistakes in showing your work (spoiler alert: don’t expect much here)